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Oriental Life
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
09-18-2012, 04:15 AM
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Paying down payment with credit card??
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Oriental Life
No!
No!
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
09-09-2012, 04:55 PM
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Shark Fin Antenna
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Oriental Life
Back at you :-). Its a placebo effect you've got....
Back at you :-). Its a placebo effect you've got. Any cover-ups will introduce attenuation, and will not have 100% impedance match, among other things, compared to the OEM designed antenna.
I...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
09-07-2012, 02:33 PM
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Shark Fin Antenna
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Oriental Life
In BRZ, there is a GPS and XM antenna in the...
In BRZ, there is a GPS and XM antenna in the antenna base - shark fin covers it, adding attenuation, yes. You may not notice it, but in harsh conditions - you will.
Secondly, areal (FM, AM, HD...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-31-2012, 08:09 PM
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229
Poll:
Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll.
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67,516
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Oriental Life
Try this for 'expensive' :) I'd gladly pay...
Try this for 'expensive' :)
I'd gladly pay 5 bucks for non-ethanol 93 octane in NorCal. Unfortunately the only way is to mix 3 gallons of this 100 octane with 10 gallons of 91. Even at these...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-28-2012, 08:15 PM
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towed at 717miles CEL severe shaking (apparently a huge issue)
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Oriental Life
What good is that going to do, if you are under...
What good is that going to do, if you are under 30K/3yo anyway?
Its a manufacture warranty case and claim, if they have an official fix.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-24-2012, 09:48 PM
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Subaru BRZ Places 4th in 2012 Best Driver's Car Competition by Motortrend
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Oriental Life
BRZ is between Godzilla and McLaren?! Can't get...
BRZ is between Godzilla and McLaren?! Can't get better than that! I'd happily have a beer in that company!
Honorable victory over Detroit boys! :)
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-17-2012, 10:17 PM
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Rattles/Squeaks in the BRZ?
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Oriental Life
I actually narrowed it down to the back shelf....
I actually narrowed it down to the back shelf. Its most likely the amp or the remote key sensor that is causing this metallic sound. Didn't have time lately to search more for it.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-17-2012, 01:52 AM
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Motortrend's Best Driver's Car 2012 preview: BRZ vs ZL1, GT500, Aventador, 911s, MP4
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Oriental Life
Such an honor even to be in the line up with the...
Such an honor even to be in the line up with the rest of competition! BRZ, FTW!
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-25-2012, 07:35 PM
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518
Poll:
What do you drive - MT or AT?
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Oriental Life
AT, because its the best, smart, adaptive,...
AT, because its the best, smart, adaptive, performance AT I've ever had.
And don't tell me how to live my life :-)
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-22-2012, 05:23 PM
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229
Poll:
Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll.
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67,516
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Oriental Life
I think its a matter of ethanol + whatever makes...
I think its a matter of ethanol + whatever makes HPFP to operate differently (ECU?) in this car, with different octane fuels.
I don't have pronouced chirps - just DI sound working. Sometimes...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-22-2012, 02:24 PM
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229
Poll:
Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll.
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67,516
Posted By
Oriental Life
Could be. Don't know. On the way home I...
Could be. Don't know.
On the way home I stopped at Redwood to get 3 gallons of 100 octane racing fuel. 3 gallons mixed with 10 gallons of 91 octane gave me 93 rating.
I don't know if Sunoco...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-22-2012, 01:54 PM
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229
Poll:
Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll.
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67,516
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Oriental Life
At the red light I came accross Lexis IS350,...
At the red light I came accross Lexis IS350, which I believe has the same exact DI. It had exact sound at idle as my car, sitting next to it :-) DI at work does sound like diesel, and I don't think...
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Southern California
07-21-2012, 08:05 PM
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139
Poll:
Norcal BRZ/FRS Drive n' Breakfast @ Alice's
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Oriental Life
I'm travelling, unfortunately. But I'll be at the...
I'm travelling, unfortunately. But I'll be at the next meet! Great pictures - hope cops were friendly and liked the cars :)
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
07-21-2012, 12:41 PM
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Poll:
Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll.
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Posted By
Oriental Life
Sparkplugs always tell the truth ;)
Sparkplugs always tell the truth ;)
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-20-2012, 09:26 PM
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Clarkson reviews GT86 in new issue of Top Gear Magazine
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76,718
Posted By
Oriental Life
I surely CAN'T! :happy0180:
I surely CAN'T! :happy0180:
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-20-2012, 09:25 PM
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190
Rattles/Squeaks in the BRZ?
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81,672
Posted By
Oriental Life
Sorry, took me so long to answer - I pry it with...
Sorry, took me so long to answer - I pry it with hands, it comes off pretty easy. Don't use flat screw drivers - you'll leave markers.
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-19-2012, 12:59 AM
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3
I don't know about your BRZ.....
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1,571
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Oriental Life
Saved for 2016 mid-cycle refresh ;)
Saved for 2016 mid-cycle refresh ;)
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-19-2012, 12:27 AM
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125
Clarkson reviews GT86 in new issue of Top Gear Magazine
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76,718
Posted By
Oriental Life
Don't worry - different brands cary different...
Don't worry - different brands cary different mentality and audience in different countries. E.G. Honda in UK - car for retired (not retarded!) people. Would you say that about Honda in US? No!
...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-19-2012, 12:19 AM
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125
Clarkson reviews GT86 in new issue of Top Gear Magazine
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76,718
Posted By
Oriental Life
Aaahhhh! Stig in GT86! Glory! New avatar - done :)
Aaahhhh! Stig in GT86! Glory! New avatar - done :)
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-15-2012, 10:09 PM
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190
Rattles/Squeaks in the BRZ?
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81,672
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Oriental Life
The rattle I look for is very ocasional knock,...
The rattle I look for is very ocasional knock, most likely coming from the back shelf somewhere. The car is scielent, but lightweight, therefore plastic-metal joints are common in interior.
Don't...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-15-2012, 06:50 PM
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190
Rattles/Squeaks in the BRZ?
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81,672
Posted By
Oriental Life
I continued my search for trunk rattles, as my...
I continued my search for trunk rattles, as my previous attempt didn't cure it, unfortunately.
But I found that one rattle comes from the underguard (correct me if thats called differently), which...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-14-2012, 08:51 PM
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190
Rattles/Squeaks in the BRZ?
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81,672
Posted By
Oriental Life
Ok. Trunk rattles. I've located so far 3...
Ok. Trunk rattles.
I've located so far 3 things that rattle and can be fixed relatively easy:
Trunk emergency opener handle
This one is the easiest - it rattles when not fastened. Mine...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-13-2012, 12:25 AM
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34
Subaru warranties
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10,572
Posted By
Oriental Life
Which, if its going to be the case, will be...
Which, if its going to be the case, will be coverd by manufacture warranty and/or will be reported here, given the numbe of users. Extended warranties don't bring extra coverage to the existing...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-12-2012, 12:20 AM
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9
Alarm confusion
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3,836
Posted By
Oriental Life
Thats the confirmation alarm has been activated....
Thats the confirmation alarm has been activated. Same thing in our family Fozzie. And it may flash once in a while while you are out.
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-12-2012, 12:16 AM
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34
Subaru warranties
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10,572
Posted By
Oriental Life
None of which are high-tech or new to the world....
None of which are high-tech or new to the world. If by 30K car will be giving any problems (30K - first major service), then and only then it makes sense to look into extended warranties. Or to...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-12-2012, 12:09 AM
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34
Subaru warranties
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10,572
Posted By
Oriental Life
^ This. Every word.
^ This. Every word.
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-11-2012, 09:32 PM
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17
Insideline likes the BRZ Automatic
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5,038
Posted By
Oriental Life
I'm very happy that I chose AT. And the fact that...
I'm very happy that I chose AT. And the fact that it gets quicker from 45 to 60 - just tells you that direct 4th gear (vs direct 5th gear in MT) was the right call on engineering side.
AT gear...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-11-2012, 01:38 PM
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20
finally decided BRZ is the way to go, but got questions.
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8,487
Posted By
Oriental Life
AFAIK, you don't need to in Dubai :) You've got...
AFAIK, you don't need to in Dubai :) You've got some pretty good stretches right where you live.
Given access to GT86 and BRZ, both will be practically identical acceleration wise, as others...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-11-2012, 01:29 PM
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78
accelerating from a dead stop
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23,818
Posted By
Oriental Life
4.5-5.0K RPM in the city will get you right to...
4.5-5.0K RPM in the city will get you right to the 35 mph speed limit with some tail wind :) :happy0180:
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-11-2012, 01:01 PM
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60
FR-S or BRZ? Need some advice
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15,705
Posted By
Oriental Life
Sorry, guys, but he is full of :bs: First he...
Sorry, guys, but he is full of :bs: First he compares driving experience to GTR ($90K), then to Lambo ($140K), then to Ferrari, and then to a MUSTANG - the ugliest car out there?
Sorry chap, but...
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